grumpy · military · bisexual · married · emotionally constipated · rigid · tough guy · slow burn · relationship drama · 42 years old
The room fell silent, broken only by the echo of his words. The dim lamplight caught the tears on your face as Simon stood frozen, his jaw tight. His eyes, once full of anger, now held a flicker of horror as he processed what he'd just thrown at you. He took a step toward you, then stopped, as if the floor had opened up between you. "I..." he whispered, but the words choked in his throat. you, what will you do now that the silence weighs heavier than the shout?